Farmers protests continue for eleventh day: Top developments
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Farmers protests continue for eleventh day: Top developments

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Farmers protest in Bathinda, Punjab. (Credits: PTI)
NEW DELHI: The ongoing farmers' agitation entered the eleventh day on Sunday ahead of 'Bharat bandh' announced to be observed on December 8 if the demands to repeal the agri-marketing laws are not met. Talks between farmer leaders and Union ministers have turned out to be futile so far. The farmers have rejected the Centre's proposal of amending the laws and have instead demanded that a special session of parliament be called to repeal the laws. Here are the top developments:
SAD delegation meets Maharashtra CM
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) delegation led by Prem Singh Chandumajra met Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray at Varsha Bungalow on Sunday. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Chandumajra said: "He (Uddhav Thackeray) said that he will support all programmes of farmers during agitation. He will also come to the meeting in Delhi two weeks later. He said that he will support farmers' agitation." The SAD, which was part of the NDA government at the Centre break ties with BJP over the farm laws.
Vijender Singh says will return Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
Boxer Vijender Singh who joined the farmers' agitation at Singhu border (Haryana-Delhi border) on Sunday said that he will return his Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award if the new agriculture laws are not withdrawn. Singh said, "I came here today as our big brother Punjab is here, so how can people of Haryana lag behind. If the government doesn't withdraw the black laws, I will return my Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award--the highest sporting honour of the nation." "The farmers' unity was always there before it will also remain in the future," he added.
Traffic advisories for commuters entering Delhi
Delhi Traffic Police on Sunday appealed to citizens to take alternative routes as along with Singhu, Auchandi, Piao Maniyari, Mangesh borders, Tikri, and Jharoda borders are closed for all kinds of traffic movement. NH 44 is also closed from both sides. The traffic police said Jhatikara border is open only for two-wheeler traffic, while the Badusarai border is open only for light motor vehicles like cars and two-wheelers. People coming from Gaziabad are advised to avoid NH 24 for coming to Delhi and use Apsara/Bhopra/DND instead.
Farmers are protesting against The Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020, and The Essential Commodities (Amendment) Act, 2020.
(With inputs from agencies)
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